Teresa Hanafin

1 month ago | bostonglobe.com | Teresa Hanafin

What’s it like outside? There’s a weekend warmup coming, but watch for some heavy rain late Sunday night. Sounds like a good time to hold your hoes. Hey, sport: The Red Sox may not be ready to announce the Opening Day starter (Garrett Crochet?) but manager Alex Cora has decided on the first five players in the batting order: Jarren Duran, Rafael Devers, Alex Bregman, Triston Casas, and Trevor Story.

1 month ago | bostonglobe.com | Teresa Hanafin

Good morning, and welcome to the weekend. Today I’m stepping in as guest writer to advocate for a return to treating the Oscars like a big viewing event, starting with a movie-themed party. But first, here’s what else is going on:Let’s acknowledge up front that watching the Oscars isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days when the show never dropped below 30 million households tuning in – the good ol’ days of “Kramer vs.

Jan 15, 2025 | bostonglobe.com | Teresa Hanafin

You may have heard of the “quad-demic” that has adults calling in sick to work and kids missing school this winter: High levels of the flu, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus. Here’s an explainer about each and, most importantly, what you can do to protect yourself and your family. All four are viruses and all are very contagious. The flu, COVID, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) are respiratory illnesses, so they’ll hit you in the lungs, airways, nose, throat, and mouth.

Dec 2, 2024 | bostonglobe.com | Teresa Hanafin

When President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter last night, he spared him a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions. But he did something else: He also protected him from any retaliatory future prosecutions by a Justice Department that Donald Trump has vowed to use to exact revenge on his political opponents. The decision marked a 180-degree turn for President Biden, who has repeatedly said he would not interfere with any legal processes and decisions involving Hunter.

Dec 2, 2024 | bostonglobe.com | Teresa Hanafin

President Joe Biden, wearing a Team USA jacket and walking with his son Hunter Biden, heads toward Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, July 26, 2024.Susan Walsh/Associated PressWhen President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter last night, he spared him a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions.